veterans

Seclusion is a protocol used in hospital settings when a patient is displaying unsafe behaviors. Many organizations, including US healthcare accrediting body The Joint Commission, say that it should be used as a “last resort” - but at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, rates of patient seclusion are among the highest in the nation.

Numerous clinical studies nationwide have shown positive results from using psilocybin to treat PTSD, depression and substance use

Cosmo Evans is a disabled veteran who’s nonbinary and intersex. They spoke about their access to medical care that both affirms their gender and benefits their physical health.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently expanded access for veterans to receive a key fertility treatment — a move that comes after lawsuits accusing the VA of discriminating against veterans who are in same-sex marriages, who are unmarried and who cannot produce their own sperm or egg cells.

The constitutional amendment approved in November of 2022 to legalize recreational marijuana also established funds for several causes.

State lawmakers approved the study of suicide prevention for MO’s veterans, but not the study of ‘magic mushrooms’ to treat veterans’ depression.

The legislation also mandates that the veterans commission provide a detailed report to the legislature by next year on its efforts.

Taylor Burks is the third major Republican candidate to run for the 3rd Congressional District seat, which includes portions of the St. Louis metro area and a slew of mid-Missouri counties.

Several businesses will offer discounts and freebies in the Columbia area over the weekend.

State taxes on marijuana sales will go to help fund health care and other services for military veterans.